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Want to improve your eating habits, but don’t know where to start? We can help!

With an EatWell membership, you can join our registered dietitians and fellow members who share your desire to eat well. This customizable membership provides a no-nonsense, evidence-based approach to healthy eating that can address a wide range of nutrition-related needs, including weight management, chronic disease prevention and management, and quality of life. A free EatWell membership also gives you access to exclusive benefits, like weekly member meetings, an EatWell member website, and weekly emails.

Memberships are:

  • Free to UK employees, retirees and spouses 
  • Flexible to your needs and never expire  
  • A convenient way to learn more about eating well

What you can expect

Learn basic nutrition information.
"I'm so confused about nutrition and I don't know what to believe." We hear this often from new members. Let us help you cut through the noise and focus on what really matters.

Learn how to apply nutrition information to your everyday life.
“Eating well feels so overwhelming and time-consuming.” We can help you make eating well feel practical and achievable.

Learn how to understand the psychology of eating.
“My attitudes and beliefs about food are holding me back from making progress.” Eating well goes beyond just knowing and doing. We can help you change your mindset around food to support sustainable eating habits.
 
Or maybe these needs resonate with you - we can help with those too!
“I don’t know what I don't know!” 
“I’m just curious to learn more about nutrition and food.” 
“I want to be part of a like-minded group and find support for my own eating well journey.” 

Convenient meetings

Live meetings are held weekly on Zoom.

Tuesdays, 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Wednesdays, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

Ready to join our supportive community?

Signing up is easy. When you select the button below, you’ll be directed to your health and wellness dashboard where you’ll log in and answer a few questions. Your membership is free as a UK employee, spouse or retiree, and you can continue as long as you wish!

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We'll work together to help you achieve your goals

EdD, RD
Karen Bryla McNees

"I can help you simplify the process of eating well and bridge the gap between knowing and doing. I believe eating well can be practical, flexible and accessible to anyone!"

Learn more about
Karen

What our members say:

“It has been a game changer for me!”

 “It provides a personal connection and a sense of accountability. I learn new things all the time!”

 “It provides information, support, and a willingness to meet people where they are.”

News

February 08, 2021

Lazy Dietitian - Potato Sausage Hash

As a dietitian, I value food that is both nutrient-dense and delicious. But like many of you, I usually want to get in and out of the kitchen as quickly as possible. To that end, I am always on the lookout for what I call “healthy-ish convenience foods.” These are foods that won’t make big sacrifices on nutrition or flavor, but they will save time and effort in the kitchen. And while I have dubbed myself the “Lazy Dietitian,” I like to think of it as efficiency, not laziness!

January 08, 2021

"I'm addicted to Chex Mix!"

Hey guys, it's Karen here. I am not addicted to Chex Mix, but someone else in my family thinks they are! After a recent camping trip, we had some leftover Chex Mix hanging out in the pantry. My 9-year old son found it during his lunch break from online school. I heard him downstairs with a rustling bag (why do they make those bags so dang noisy?!?!) and figured he found it. Anyways, I didn't think much of it, but after a few minutes he shouted "Mom, I'm addicted to Chex Mix!" Whatever I may think of his self-awareness (or lack thereof), I have to give him credit in this instance.

January 08, 2021

"Wait, you use real butter and chocolate?"

Vanessa here. Karen and I both like to bake. Sometimes we're asked for our "favorite" ingredient substitutes for things like butter, sugar, chocolate, and flour. We are often met with some funny looks when we say that we like to use the real things. We do this because we think it tastes good, sure. But we also choose to cook this way because we have learned that doing otherwise can instill a false dichotomy of "allowed" and "not allowed" foods. If you've gotten trapped in this way of thinking, we urge you to reconsider. Here's why:

January 07, 2021

5 Practices for 2021

We've all heard the expression that hindsight is 2020, but have you ever thought about what this saying is well...saying? Hindsight is literally the understanding of something after it's occurred, and usually the inference is that the "something" was not understood while it was happening. So looking at the saying this way makes it super relevant for me...I FOR SURE feel like I didn't know what the heck was going on in 2020. So, YAY! 2021! Everything is gonna be smooth sailing, right??? Well. Um.

Health and Wellness dietitians

We offer this benefit to you and your spouse while you’re an employee and as a retiree. All retirees and most employees are eligible, but if you’re less than half-time please review the details.

Contact our office

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(859) 257-9355
healthandwellness@uky.edu
A-250 Southcreek Park, 2365 Harrodsburg Road